 He began writing and playing music at a young age and went on to study jazz guitar at both Western Michigan University and the University of North Texas while also touring and working as a multi-instrumentalist musician.He met his wife Lisa at Oral Roberts University during their freshman year, and she, also a musician, later became his music partner and serves as the other primary vocalist and songwriter for Gungor.Michael and Lisa live in Los Angeles, California with their two daughters, Amelie and Lucette.